Democracy North Carolina
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Morrisville, NC
- Founding
- 11/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 56-2271150
Organization Overview
Democracy North Carolina is located in Morrisville, NC. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Democracy North Carolina employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Democracy North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Democracy North Carolina generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Democracy North Carolina has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $2,514,018. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC DISCUSSION ABOUT THE VITALITY OF DEMOCRACY IN NORTH CAROLINA: INCREASE VOTER EDUCATION, VOTER REGISTRATION AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE; EXAMINE THE INFLUENCE OF PRIVATE MONEY ON PUBLIC POLICY AND ELECTIONS; AND EVALUATE THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL REFORMS, INCLUDING PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2021 WAS THE YEAR OF THE DECENNIAL CENSUS AND THEREFORE REDISTRICTING TOOK PLACE AT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. DEMOCRACY NC PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN KEEPING THE PUBLIC INFORMED OF THE PROCESS, COLLABORATING WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO URGE THE LEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT AND OPEN AND FAIR REDISTRICTING PROCESS, AND DOCUMENTING PUBLIC HEARINGS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE IN LITIGATION AGAINST THE UNFAIR MAPS.
DEMOCRACY NC PROVIDED EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS THAT WOULD TAKE PLACE IN 2021 AND THOSE THAT WERE DELAYED TO 2022 DUE TO THE LATE CENSUS. WE WROTE, PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED 120,000 NONPARTISAN VOTER GUIDES TO THE PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THEIR MUNICIPALITIES' POLLLING DATES, TIMES AND LOCATION AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE CANDIDATES RUNNING IN THEIR LOCALITIES.
2021 WAS A YEAR OF A LONG SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE. THE LEGISLATURE DID NOT COMPLETE ITS SESSION UNTIL MARCH OF 2022. DURING THE LONG SESSION, DEMOCRACY NC KEEPS TRACK OF BILLS THAT COME OUT OF EITHER HOUSE IN THE NCGA TO EVALUATE THEIR POTENTIAL IMPACT ON CITIZENS, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT EITHER IMPROVE OR SUPPRESS VOTING RIGHTS AND ACCESS. AT LEAST A DOZEN BILLS IN MANY ITERATIONS WERE CONSIDERED THAT WOULD HAMPER CITIZENS ABILITY TO VOTE. DEMOCRACY NC'S COMMUNICATIONS, ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING DEPARTMENTS WORKED TO ENSURE THOSE BILLS WOULD NOT ULTIMATELY PASS.
2021 WAS THE YEAR OF THE DECENNIAL CENSUS AND THEREFORE REDISTRICTING TOOK PLACE AT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. DEMOCRACY NC PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN KEEPING THE PUBLIC INFORMED OF THE PROCESS, COLLABORATING WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO URGE THE LEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT AND OPEN AND FAIR REDISTRICTING PROCESS, AND DOCUMENTING PUBLIC HEARINGS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE IN LITIGATION AGAINST THE UNFAIR MAPS.
DEMOCRACY NC PROVIDED EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS THAT WOULD TAKE PLACE IN 2021 AND THOSE THAT WERE DELAYED TO 2022 DUE TO THE LATE CENSUS. WE WROTE, PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED 120,000 NONPARTISAN VOTER GUIDES TO THE PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THEIR MUNICIPALITIES' POLLLING DATES, TIMES AND LOCATION AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE CANDIDATES RUNNING IN THEIR LOCALITIES.
2021 WAS A YEAR OF A LONG SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE. THE LEGISLATURE DID NOT COMPLETE ITS SESSION UNTIL MARCH OF 2022. DURING THE LONG SESSION, DEMOCRACY NC KEEPS TRACK OF BILLS THAT COME OUT OF EITHER HOUSE IN THE NCGA TO EVALUATE THEIR POTENTIAL IMPACT ON CITIZENS, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT EITHER IMPROVE OR SUPPRESS VOTING RIGHTS AND ACCESS. AT LEAST A DOZEN BILLS IN MANY ITERATIONS WERE CONSIDERED THAT WOULD HAMPER CITIZENS ABILITY TO VOTE. DEMOCRACY NC'S COMMUNICATIONS, ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING DEPARTMENTS WORKED TO ENSURE THOSE BILLS WOULD NOT ULTIMATELY PASS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adrienne Kelly Co-Executive Dir. | Officer | 55 | $99,464 |
Cheryl Carterellis Operations Dir. | Officer | 55 | $99,169 |
Tomas Lopez Executive Dir. | Officer | 55 | $84,544 |
Jim Overton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Randy Lucas Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Meredith Emmett Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,317,806 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,317,806 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,913 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $576,476 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,905,206 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $341,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $283,907 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $283,907 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,349,785 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $72,173 |
| Other employee benefits | $227,625 |
| Payroll taxes | $133,668 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,424 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,385 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $171,820 |
| Advertising and promotion | $69,990 |
| Office expenses | $42,475 |
| Information technology | $85,019 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $165,397 |
| Travel | $12,715 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,318 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,930 |
| Insurance | $5,046 |
| All other expenses | $6,291 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,079,139 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $117,023 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,768,728 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,217,995 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,212 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,927 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $377,732 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $44,734 |
| Total assets | $5,545,351 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $180,237 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $129 |
| Total liabilities | $180,366 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,686,790 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,678,195 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,545,351 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Democracy North Carolina has awarded $626,000 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND NC PURPOSE: Voters' Education | $81,000 |
SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: Voters' Education | $81,000 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: Voters' Education | $81,000 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: Voters' Education | $81,000 |
COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND NC PURPOSE: Voters' Education | $81,000 |
SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: Voters' Education | $81,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Democracy North Carolina has recieved totaling $1,284,825.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $250,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $200,000 |
Jonathan Logan Family Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $200,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $100,000 |
The Leonard And Sophie Davis Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $55,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $345,887 |
| Earnings | $34,810 |
| Admin Expense | $2,965 |
| Ending Balance | $377,732 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New Georgia Project Incorporated Atlanta, GA | $16,767,177 | $13,797,069 |
Americans For Limited Government Inc Fairfax, VA | $393,615 | $3,120,739 |
Democracy North Carolina Morrisville, NC | $5,545,351 | $3,905,206 |
Poder Nc Action Raleigh, NC | $516,007 | $1,658,680 |
Committee On States Raleigh, NC | $981,182 | $2,261,414 |
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc Norcross, GA | $1,352,497 | $1,499,948 |
The Virginia Civic Engagement Table Richmond, VA | $707,519 | $1,121,031 |
Civic Tn Nashville, TN | $264,009 | $1,061,172 |
North Carolina Asian Americans Together Raleigh, NC | $2,598,246 | $1,786,641 |
Us Vote Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | $497,915 | $377,246 |
Georgia Muslim Voter Project Norcross, GA | $843,780 | $656,592 |
Got Freedom Amherst, VA | $7,981 | $225,075 |